Department of Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries

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Welcome!

Here you will find handmade items, tools, and equipment of past & current artistry that can be found represented by Ask For IT. These items are created and assembled by talented hands from patterns that have been devised by them.

If you see one thing you like please contact us for availability at either the Skype 216-298-1549 number (profile name Travelingraggyman)or, if you are brave, e-mail: TravelerinBDFSM@yahoo.com

Being handmade and individual, the availability of the item needs to be checked. If only one exists and has already found a home we may be able to recreate that item or make one similar to it. The cost of the material & time are the factors that affect the price, as well as the complexity of the design.

Please enjoy the photos here. We hope that you will find something to enjoy.Artists can make just about anything, please challenge their talents with what you want created if you don’t see it pictured here. Availability of materials, artist’s talent and your budget are the only limits.

Hall of Steel Past Creations Group - These are examples of what has been represented. Artists are either current, moved on to other things or no longer physically with us. If commissioned we will find the right artist to bring your idea to life. So, look around and see if you can be inspired to put us to work.

Things here are of an artists/crafters own interpretations and design. These are NOT imported items. We try not to mass produce or cookie cut out the items. Hand crafted artistry is our goal, we hope that we meet with your standards for craftsmanship. Past or present these items have passed through Fairs, shows and events.

To Whom it May Concern:

This is a summary of the weapons selling style of Ask For IT & Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries and those there in.

1. We will not sell a weapon to anyone under 18 years of age.

2. We may not sell a major weapon to anyone under the age of 21. A major weapon being an item with a blade bigger than 21” in size, Projectile weapons, and Hafted weapons over length more than 24 inches.

3. The only exception to those rules is if one has a Teacher, Instructor, or Master of Arts that comes to us and states the person needs the weapon as part of their training. Then the weapon will be purchased by them or parent for the student.

4. We always have the right to refuse to sell any weapon to anyone we don’t feel right about.

Thus preventing any trouble from happening through our sales. That is not to say that we are ever responsible for anyone’s actions after they have purchased any item from us. What they do with it we cannot control, nor govern, once it leaves our control. Fault is not to be placed on the item nor us, but placed on the person using the weapon.

Respectfully,The Artists and Crafters

Thank you, Hall of Steel

Legal status of products: It is the responsibility of the buyer, NOT THE SELLER, to ascertain, and obey, all applicable local, state, federal and international laws in regard to the possession and use of any item on this site.

All equipment is sold subject to public law 90-351, title III, U.S.D., Section 2511, and any local, state or federal ordinances. Consult your local and state laws before buying if you are in doubt.

Absolutely no sales to minors!

By placing an order, the buyer acknowledges and agrees that the products purchased will be used in a lawful manner, and that he/she is of legal age. Ask for IT will not be held liable for the misuse of any product in this web site. Also, as no product is 100% effective against attack, Ask for IT assumes no responsibility if a product used in this site is not effective in preventing bodily injury, dismemberment or death.

By viewing this profile, the buyer acknowledges that they have read and agree to the above information!

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Tell us of your likes and dislikes. Music? Tv/Movies? Books? What do you like to do in your spare time?

weapons from different eras and cultures. Weapons made from wood, metal, bone, stone
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Imports from Pakistan or China are not welcomed here.

Are you currently living what may be considered an alternative lifestyle? For example, are you a traveling artist, practicing a non-mainstream spirituality, or part of a BDFSM lifestyle?

I sell weapons to people, not your normal everyday kind of job.

What does the older knowledge of legend, myth, lore, story, tale, wisdoms mean to you?

It is part of my past and a part my future yet to come.

Do you belong to any organizations; re-enactment based (i.e. households, tribes, clans), spiritual based (i.e. covens, orders, or other pagan groups) or other? If so which ones and where?

Any group that reenacts any kind of historical fighting.

If not of the older life styles, how tolerant are you ?

My items have been used for edge play, caning, and an assortment of other things.

Have you ever been to a Renaissance Faire or Medieval Fest? If so, which did you prefer? If not, which would you rather attend? Would you rather be a participant or spectator? Please relate to us your experience!

The one where weapons can be purchased of course!

Do you have any artistry, crafting, and trade… what do you create, Please share your talents with us.

At this moment I am trying to sell to any crowd! It's not the haggling down that gets me it is that everyone who sees my stuff says it is beautiful and then buys from someone else instead! Even my friends...

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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries had its humble beginnings as an idea of a few artisans and craftsmen who enjoy performing with live steel fighting. As well as a patchwork quilt tent canvas. Most had prior military experience hence the name.

Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries.

Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.

As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.

We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.

Specializing in Medieval, Goth , Stage Film, BDFSM and Practitioner.

Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries a Dept of, Ask For IT was started by artists and former military veterans, and sword fighters, representing over 100 artisans, one who made his living traveling from fair to festival vending medieval wares. The majority of his customers are re-enactors, SCAdians and the like, looking to build their kit with period clothing, feast gear, adornments, etc.

Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"

A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?

After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...

Traveling Within The World is meant to be such a place. A place for all of these artists to keep in touch and directly interact with their fellow geeks and re-enactment hobbyists, their clientele.